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Monday, May 13, 2013  Investigators say they have arrested an Orangeburg man who stole money from his grandmother, along with her electric wheelchair.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  A Sumter man has been accused of causing the death of his bed-ridden wife by neglecting her.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Democratic legislators are calling the removal of in-person unemployment help from 17 offices an attack on rural South Carolina.

Friday, February 01, 2013  According to the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office, on Tuesday evening, an EMS crew was called to the home of Thomas Green on Bellfield Road, Ridgeway. Green was found dead. Green had been in the care of his son, Dwayne and Dwayne's wife, Tonya L. Harris.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  A former nursing home employee is accused of assaulting and kissing a 101-year-old man in his care.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  A Spartanburg man has been accused of neglecting his 104-year-old mother.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Some homeowners lose houses for a little as $400 in overdue taxes, consumer group says

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  A Republican senator wants residents to be able to carry a gun openly.

Monday, October 31, 2011  A Columbia man accused of posing as a social worker now faces more charges.

Thursday, June 17, 2010  The federal agency in charge of securing the government's computer systems is unable to monitor the networks or analyze threats in real time, and it lacks the authority and staff it needs to do its job, according to an internal report.

Saturday, February 28, 2009  Authorities are warning young people to keep their high-end phones close and avoid openly texting.